Multi-staged vapor filtration device

ABSTRACT

Disclosed is a multi-staged vapor filtration device. The multi-staged vapor filtration device may include a case with a mouthpiece and an exhaust. The case may include a chamber. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of filters. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of wick surfaces, wherein each wick surface is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of holes disposed on a surface of the case, wherein each hole is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters, wherein the plurality of holes facilitate expulsion of moisture collected in the plurality of wick surfaces. Further, the mouthpiece may be attached to a first end of the case, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to be held by a mouth of a user. Further, the exhaust attached to a second end of the case.

The current application claims a priority to the Paris Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application serial number PCT/IB2019/056816 filed on Aug. 9, 2019.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Generally, the present disclosure relates to the field of vapor filtration devices. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a multi-staged vapor filtration device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

For centuries, smoking and vapor inhalation (otherwise, sometimes known as recreational smoking) has been a leisure activity enjoyed by some of society. However, in present society, recreational smoking can take on a variety of form with some recreational smoking banned or outlawed, which tends to cause most people of present society to discourage and frown upon any recreational smoking within public spaces. This sometimes leads to present society to confine allowed recreational smoking to certain sections of public space and/or banning any recreational smoking throughout a public space. Particularly, this treatment tends to be applied sternly to users who utilize vaporing devices (or vapes) even though it has been shown that vape devices do not produce or eject harmful substances into the surrounding air; unlike other common recreational smoking devices such as cigarettes and the like. Present society tends to prohibit the use of vapes in public spaces because these devices produce vapors; which, when ejected or exhaled, can be alarming and/or distressing to most people. Although there may be vapes that try to minimize the amount of vapor exhaled, these vapes tend to degrade the recreational smoking experience by degrading the flavor of the vaping material. Also, these vapes tend to trap the moisture within the vape which can result in the residue left within the vape. This can be difficult for the user to clean out and can be detrimental to the longevity of a vape. Known devices do not allow a user to eliminate or minimize the exhaled vapors to a point that other individuals around the user cannot detect or notice that a vape is being used near them.

Therefore, there is a need for an improved vaping devices that may overcome one or more of the above-mentioned problems and/or limitations.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form, that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this summary intended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter's scope.

According to some embodiments, a multi-staged vapor filtration device is disclosed. The multi-staged vapor filtration device may include a case with a mouthpiece and an exhaust. The case may include a chamber. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of filters. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of wick surfaces, wherein each wick surface is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters. Further, the chamber may include a plurality of holes disposed on a surface of the case, wherein each hole is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters, wherein the plurality of holes facilitate expulsion of moisture collected in the plurality of wick surfaces. Further, the mouthpiece may be attached to a first end of the case, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to be held by a mouth of a user. Further, the exhaust attached to a second end of the case.

Both the foregoing summary and the following detailed description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly, the foregoing summary and the following detailed description should not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the Applicants. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only. All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein, except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in and the property of the applicants. The applicants retain and reserve all rights in their trademarks and copyrights included herein, and grant permission to reproduce the material only in connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other purpose.

Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of a multi-staged vapor filtration device, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective cross-sectional view of a cylindrical section of a multi-staged vapor filtration device, in accordance with some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim limitation found herein and/or issuing here from that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein—as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term—differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims found herein and/or issuing here from. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in the context of a device facilitating a multiple-staged vapor filtration, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

Overview

According to some embodiments, a multi-staged vapor filtration device is disclosed. The multi-staged vapor filtration device may include a case with a mouthpiece and an exhaust. The case may contain a chamber in a zig-zag-like a shape. The chamber may include a plurality of filters between the mouthpiece and the exhaust. Also, the chamber may include a plurality of wick surfaces. Further, each wick surface may lie between two filters of the plurality of filters. The case may include a plurality of holes on the surface. Further, each hole may lie between two filters of the plurality of filters. The chamber 104 may include a final filter between the exhaust and a last filter of the plurality of filters.

Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device may include a multitude of exit ports to allow the wicking of moisture within the multi-staged vapor filtration device to prevent residual building within the multi-staged vapor filtration device. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device may be compact and travel-sized device. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device may be simple to utilize and easier to clean and discard after use. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device may not degrade the flavor of the vaping material and experience of recreation smoking associated with vapes. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device may eliminate obvious signs of vapors from a vape when said vapors may be exhaled from the user and ejected from the vape.

FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of a multi-staged vapor filtration device 100, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may be made up of a material that may be rugged, durable, strong, impact-resistant, lightweight, easily manufactural, non-toxic, non-porous, and cost-efficient. Further, the material may include plastic or other similar materials. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may be of a size that may easily fit within the palm of a user and within a pocket of a user's garments. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may be of a shape that may easily fit within the palm of a user and within a pocket of a user's garments.

According to some embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include a case 102. Further, the case 102 may include a phosphorescent material on at least a part of an exterior surface of the case 102. Further, in an embodiment, the case 102 may be made up of a material that may be similar to a glow-in-dark-like material. Further, the case 102 may include at least one image on the exterior surface of the case 102. Further, the at least one image may include, but not limited to, pictures, figures, logos, trademarks, characters, mascots, patterns, designs, and other similar objects.

Further, the case 102 may be configured to be disposable. Accordingly, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may be a single-use device. In alternative embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may be re-usable device that may allow for multiple usages.

According to some embodiments, the case 102 may include a first half-shell and a second half-shell. Further, the first half-shell and the second half-shell may each configured to be connected together by means of an attachment means. Further, the attachment means may include hinges, snap-fit features, or other similar means of attachments.

Further, the case 102 may include a chamber 104. Further, the chamber 104 may be of a shape and size similar to the shape and size of the case 102. Further, the chamber 104 may be of a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the case 102, such that the chamber 104 may be of a wall thickness that may be significantly smaller than either the length and the diameter of the case 102. Further, the chamber 104 may have an overall length equivalent to a normal distance between a mouthpiece 148 and an exhaust 146 of the case 102. Further, the case 102 may include a plurality of cylindrical sections 150-154 forming a zig-zag path for the vapors exhaled into the chamber 104.

Further, the chamber 104 may include a plurality of filters 106-118. The plurality of filters 106-118 may be located within the chamber 104 of the case 102. Further, a filter in the plurality of filters 106-118 may be of a shape and size similar to and compatible with the shape and size of the chamber 104. Further, at least one filter of the plurality of filters 106-118 may include a material capable of filtering vapors exhaled from the mouth of the user. Further, a filter diameter of each filter of the plurality of filters 106-118 may be equal to the chamber 104 diameter of the chamber 104. Further, a filter length of each filter of the plurality of filters 106-118 may be lesser than the chamber length of the chamber 104.

Further, the case 102 may include a plurality of holes 120-128 disposed on a surface of the case 102. Further, the plurality of holes 120-128 may be located on an exterior surface of the case 102 that does not face towards the user. Further, in an instance, the plurality of holes 120-128 may be located on the exterior surfaces of the case 102 between each of filters of the plurality of filters 106-118. Further, the plurality of holes 120-128 may be located on the exterior surfaces of the case 102 perpendicular to the exterior surfaces of the case 102. Further, the plurality of holes 120-128 may be of a thickness similar to the wall thickness of the case 102. According to some embodiments, the plurality of holes 120-128 may be configured to allow wicking of moisture within the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 to prevent residual building within the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100. Further, each hole may be disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters 106-118. Further, the plurality of holes 120-128 may facilitate the expulsion of moisture collected in a plurality of wick surfaces 130-144.

Further, the chamber 104 may include the plurality of wick surfaces 130-144. Further, the plurality of wick surfaces 130-144 may be made up of a material that may be dense enough to allow moisture to leak through, no permeable, strong, durable, flexible, non-toxic, and compatible with the material of the case 102. Further, the material may include cedar, cotton, and other similar materials. Further, each wick surface in the plurality of wick surfaces 130-144 may be disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters 106-118. Further, the plurality of wick surfaces 130-144 may be of a shape and size similar to the shape and size of segments or sections of the chamber 104 that may be located between any two filters of the plurality of filters 106-118 except for the sections or segments of the chamber 104 in which the case 102 does not contain a hole from the plurality of holes 120-128. Further, the plurality of wick surfaces 130-144 may be of a thickness similar to, but not exceeding greatly, the wall thickness of the case 102. Further, the plurality of wick surfaces 130-144 may be located within the chamber 104 of the case 102 between each filter of the plurality of filters 106-118, except for the sections or segments of the chamber 104 in which the case 102 may not contain a hole from the plurality of holes 120-128. Alternatively, the locations of the plurality of wick surfaces 130-144 may also include a section of the chamber 104 between a particulate filter and a final filter 156 of the plurality of filters 106-118.

Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include the mouthpiece 148 attached to a first end of the case 102. Further, the mouthpiece 148 may be configured to be held by the mouth of a user. Further, the mouthpiece 148 may be made of a material similar to the material of the case 102. Further, the mouthpiece 148 may be cylindrical in shape. Further, the mouthpiece 148 may be removably attached to the first end of the case 102. Further, the mouthpiece 148 may be similar to detachable mouthpieces commonly found on with breathalyzer. According to some embodiments, the mouthpiece 148 may be irremovably attached to the first end of the case 102.

According to some embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include the exhaust 146 attached to a second end of the case 102. Further, the exhaust 146 may be made up of a material similar to the material of the case 102. Further, the exhaust 146 may be made up of a shape similar to the shape of the mouthpiece 148. Further, the exhaust 146 may be irremovably attached to the second end of the case 102.

According to some embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include the final filter 156 disposed between a last filter 118 (in the plurality of filers 106-118) and the exhaust 146 port. Further, the final filter 156 may include a particulate filter that may be dense enough to allow atomized particulate to leak through. Further, the final filter 156 may be made of material that is strong, durable, flexible, non-toxic, and/or compatible with the material of the case 102. Further, the final filter 156 may be of a diameter similar to the diameter of the chamber 104, but of a length that is significantly lesser the length of the chamber 104.

Further, in an embodiment, a multi-staged vapor filtration device may be of a shape similar to a cylindrical-like shaped object or other linearly shaped or elongated objects, such that the components of a case a may be arranged in a straight, linear formation.

In an alternative embodiment, a case of a multi-staged vapor filtration device may be of a shape similar to a seashell-like object. Accordingly, the components of the case (excluding a chamber, a mouthpiece, and an exhaust) may be arranged in a honey comb-like structure or similar.

In another alternative embodiment, a case (and consequently a chamber) may be of a shape similar to a spiral-like shaped object. In an instance, a mouthpiece may be located at the exterior, lateral end of the case. Further, the exhaust may be located at the center of the multi-staged vapor filtration device and may split into two directions point outwardly from both sides of case. In some other alternative embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device may be of shape and size similar to a chapstick device or lip balm stick device.

According to some embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include a plurality of light features on an exterior surface of the case 102. Further, the plurality of light features may be configured to light up when the user may exhale the vapor into the chamber 104 of the case 102. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include an O-ring-like object placed near a section of the case 102 between the mouthpiece 148 and a front end of the chamber 104 to prevent vapors from leaking out of the case 102.

According to some embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include a fan disposed within the chamber 104. Further, the fan may be configured to facilitate the movement of the vapors into the chamber 104. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include a power source electrically connected to the fan. Further, the power source may be configured to provide electrical energy to operate the fan. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include a power button electrically coupled to each of the power source and the fan. Further, depressing of the power button may electrically connect the power source to the fan.

According to some embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include a sensor configured to detect exhalation of vapors into the chamber 104. Further, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 100 may include a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the power source. Further, the controller may be configured to connect the power source to the fan based on the detection of exhalation of vapors.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective cross-sectional view of a cylindrical section of a multi-staged vapor filtration device 200, in accordance with some embodiments. According to some embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 200 may include a case 202 (similar to the case 102).

The case 202 may include a chamber 204 (similar to the chamber 104) with a mouthpiece 206 (similar to the mouthpiece 148) and an exhaust 208 (similar to the exhaust 146) attached to a second end of the case 202. Further, the chamber 204 may include a plurality of filters 210-212 (similar to the plurality of filters 106-118) and a plurality of wick surfaces (not shown, similar to the plurality of wick surfaces 130-144), wherein each wick surface is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters. Further, the mouthpiece 206 may be attached to a first end of the case 202, wherein the mouthpiece 206 is configured to be held by a mouth of a user.

Further, the case 202 may include a plurality of holes (not shown, similar to the plurality of holes 120-128) disposed on a surface of the case 202, wherein each hole is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters 210-21_2, wherein the plurality of holes facilitate expulsion of moisture collected in the plurality of wick surfaces.

Further, the case 202 may include a plurality of cylindrical sections (similar to the plurality of cylindrical sections 150-154) forming a zig-zag path for the vapors exhaled into the chamber 204.

According to some embodiments, the multi-staged vapor filtration device 200 may include a final filter 214 (similar to the final filter 156) disposed between a last filter 212 of the plurality of filters 210-212 and the exhaust 208.

Although the present disclosure has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A multi-staged vapor filtration device comprising: a case comprising: a chamber comprising: a plurality of filters; a plurality of wick surfaces, wherein each wick surface is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters; a plurality of holes disposed on a surface of the case, wherein each hole is disposed between two adjacent filters of the plurality of filters, wherein the plurality of holes facilitate expulsion of moisture collected in the plurality of wick surfaces; a mouthpiece attached to a first end of the case, wherein the mouthpiece is configured to be held by a mouth of a user; and an exhaust attached to a second end of the case.
 2. The multi-staged vapor filtration device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of holes is configured to allow wicking of moisture within the multi-staged vapor filtration device to prevent residual building within the multi-staged vapor filtration device.
 3. The multi-staged vapor filtration device of claim 1 further comprising a final filter disposed between a last filter of the plurality of filters and the exhaust port, wherein the final filter comprises a particulate filter that is dense enough to allow atomized particulate to leak through.
 4. The multi-staged vapor filtration device of claim 1, wherein the case comprises a plurality of cylindrical sections forming a zig-zag path for the vapors exhaled into the chamber.
 5. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein the case comprises at least one image on an exterior surface of the case.
 6. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein the case comprises a phosphorescent material on at least a part of an exterior surface of the case.
 7. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is circular in shape.
 8. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is removably attached to the first end of the case.
 9. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is irremovably attached to the first end of the case.
 10. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein the exhaust is irremovably attached to the second end of the case.
 11. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein at least one filter of the plurality of tilters comprises a material capable of filtering vapors exhaled from the mouth of the user.
 12. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein a filter diameter of each filter of the plurality of tilters is equal to a chamber diameter of the chamber, wherein a filter length of each filter of the plurality of filters is lesser than a chamber length of the chamber.
 13. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of holes is located on an exterior surface of the case that does not face towards the user.
 14. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein the case comprises a first half-shell and a second half-shell, wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell are each configured to be connected together by means of an attachment means.
 15. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1 further comprising: a fan disposed within the chamber, wherein the fan is configured to facilitate movement of the vapors exhaled into the chamber; and a power source electrically connected to the fan, wherein the power source is configured to provide electrical energy to operate the fan.
 16. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 15 further comprising a power button electrically coupled to each of the power source and the fan, wherein depressing of the power button electrically connects the power source to the fan thus providing electricity to the fan.
 17. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 15 further comprising: a sensor configured to detect exhalation of vapors into the chamber; and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor and the power source, wherein the controller is configured to connect the power source to the fan based on detection of exhalation of vapors.
 18. The multi-staged vapor tilter device of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of light features on an exterior surface of the case, wherein the plurality of light features is configured to light up when the user exhales vapor into the chamber of the case.
 19. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1 further comprising an O-ring-like object configured to be placed near a section of the case between the mouthpiece and a front end of the chamber to prevent vapors from leaking out of the case.
 20. The multi-staged vapor filter device of claim 1, wherein the case is configured to be disposable. 